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Seoul National University (SNU) stands at the forefront of robotics and intelligent systems research, distinguished by a remarkable breadth of innovation spanning soft robotics, flexible electronics, human-machine interfaces, and robot mechanics. With multiple papers accumulating thousands of citations, SNU has established itself as one of Asia's premier institutions for cutting-edge engineering and applied science research. SNU's most celebrated contribution to the field is "Modern Robotics" (2017), a foundational textbook that has reshaped how robotics mechanics, planning, and control are taught globally, amassing over 1,000 citations. This reflects the university's commitment not only to advancing knowledge but also to making it broadly accessible. Equally impactful is the institution's pioneering work in soft robotics — from the biomimetic Meshworm platform and Exo-Glove wearable hand robot to hydrogel-based systems and the humidity-powered Hygrobot — demonstrating a consistent ability to translate biological inspiration into deployable technology. SNU researchers have been particularly influential in the convergence of flexible/stretchable electronics and robotics, producing landmark studies on electronic skins, neuromorphic devices, wearable sensors, and bio-inspired sensorimotor systems. This cross-disciplinary expertise positions SNU uniquely at the intersection of materials science, neuroscience, and robotics. Their work on piezoresistive pressure sensors, transparent graphene interfaces, and artificial nociceptors has cumulatively garnered thousands of citations, shaping wearable healthcare and neuroprosthetics industries worldwide. Prospective students and collaborators will find at SNU a vibrant intellectual environment where fundamental theory meets transformative application — an institution that consistently produces research defining the next generation of intelligent, adaptive, and human-centered robotic systems.